Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut – CoinDesk
The virtual currency market as a whole has fallen, and so has Bitcoin. (Bitcoin) Hong Kong’s soon-to-be-launched crypto spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has failed to generate excitement among investors, hovering around $63,000. BTC fell during the day from $64,000 at the weekend and briefly fell to $61,800, but recovered to nearly $63,000 by mid-afternoon US […]
Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion
The Michigan company owner whose home exploded in March, killing a 19-year-old and injuring a firefighter, was charged Thursday with manslaughter after authorities were alerted that he was attempting to leave the country with a one-way ticket. Hong Kong. The Clinton Township Police Department said in a press conference Friday morning that Noor was arrested […]
Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to Begin Trading April 30 – Decrypt
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved a number of Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the region. According to , ChinaAMC, Harvest, and Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have been approved. SFC official website. Vocera Asset Management’s ETF is joint management Because we are affiliated with […]
‘The old days are no more’: Hong Kong goes quiet as security laws tighten their grip | Hong Kong
“IDead people are bulletproof. ” three wordsWith its multicolored tiles punched above the doorway, it represented one of the last vestiges of Hong Kong’s once vibrant literary space. On March 31st, Hong Kong’s beloved independent bookstore Mount Zero closed its doors for the final time. Hundreds of Hong Kongers came to say goodbye. The bookstore, […]
Hong Kong regulator fast-tracks Bitcoin spot ETF approvals – Cointelegraph
The Hong Kong Securities Commission (SFC) has reportedly expedited the approval process for four Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). according to The first batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to be approved in the region by April 15, according to local news outlet Tencent News. The report cited sources close to the Hong […]
Biden responds to new Hong Kong national security law with extreme caution
The US has condemned Hong Kong’s new national security law as a tool that could silence dissent at home and abroad, but so far US action has been significantly restrained and the Chinese territory’s democracy and are disappointing those who fight for freedom. Since the law was swiftly passed on March 19, the United States […]
US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
HONG KONG (AP) – The president of U.S.-backed Radio Free Asia said Friday that its Hong Kong bureau will be closed due to security concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about press freedom in the city. Stated. RFA chairman Bei Huang said in a statement that while it would maintain its official […]
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds | Hong Kong
On March 19, 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the National Security Law, also known as Article 23, after a rushed public consultation and legislative review process. The five crimes covered are treason, insurrection and incitement to insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference. Penalties for some crimes have been increased, […]
EU says Hong Kong’s new security law could affect its status as a business hub | Hong Kong
The European Union has warned that new national security legislation for Hong Kong could have a “significant” impact on the operations of EU offices and Hong Kong’s status as a business centre. Hong Kong’s lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new bill just two weeks after it was first introduced, quickly passing a major piece […]
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new measures to quash dissent | Hong Kong
Lawmakers in Hong Kong have passed a new national security law that gives the government more powers to crush dissent. The move is widely seen as the latest measure in a broader political crackdown sparked by the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Congress passed the national security bill in a special session on Tuesday. The law comes […]